Workshops at the Museum of East Asian Art in October

SAT 11TH OCTOBER 12noon – 4.30pm Chinese Arts Workshop (incl 45 min lunch break)
This workshop with Chinese artist and teacher Ai Li Purdey will introduce you to the basics of Chinese calligraphy and traditional brush painting techniques.
Cost £20 - please book 5 days in advance.

WED 15TH OCTOBER – 12noon – 1.30pm Tashi Lhunpo Workshop
The Tashi Lhunpo monks will lead this workshop teaching monastic crafts such as sand mandala making, Tibetan calligraphy and prayer flag printing.
Cost £5 – please book 5 days in advance

FRI 17TH OCTOBER – 3.00pm – 4.30pm Tashi Lhunpo Workshop
See Wed 15th October for details. Cost £5 – please book 5 days in advance

SAT 18TH OCTOBER – 10.30pm – 12noon Tashi Lhunpo Workshop
See Wed 15th October for details. Cost £5 – please book 5 days in advance

WED 22ND OCTOBER 11.00am – 4.00pm Renga Workshop (incl 1 hour lunch break)
Poet Caroline Heaton will lead this workshop exploring Renga, an extended form of haiku, the beautiful poetry which distils experience and encapsulates the spirit of Japanese culture.
Cost £20 – please book 5 days in advance.

MON 27TH OCTOBER 2.00pm – 4.00pm Barmy Origami
Drop-in workshops for all ages to learn the Japanese art of paper folding
Free entry

TUE 28TH OCTOBER 2.00pm – 4.00pm Puppets From The East
Drop-in workshop for all ages to make your own finger puppet inspired by characters from East Asia.
Free entry

THUR 30TH OCTOBER 2.00pm – 4.00pm Marvellous Masks
Drop-in workshop for all ages to make their own mask based on those of the Beijing Opera.
Free entry

Venue

Museum of East Asian Art, Central Bath

Dates

11 Oct 2008 - 30 Oct 2008

* The Museum of East Asian Art will be open on Monday 27th October